Nine Glossy Ibis flew over the house this evening and continued upriver. One bird has been ditched. They were 25 minutes earlier than last night, appearing from quite high up at 1643. Also 65+ Cattle Egret into roost, across the river.
A quick look at Shelly Beach, earlier on, produced the two Black-necked Grebes (between Cockwood and Starcross) and 2 Ravens.
This photo illustrates the difficulty of counting Cattle Egrets as they come into roost. There are at least 65 birds in this flock but they really bunch up, particularly at the front.
Raven - Shelly Beach.
Saw them from my bungalow as they flew down towards the estuary at 1642! Not a bad addition to my new home list and an Exmouth tick 😊 cheers Terry.
ReplyDeleteGlad you got them Terry. Sounds like you're enjoying your new home! Good to hear from you. Matt
DeleteA bit to catch up on your posts Matt. A truly astounding number of both Glossy Ibis & Cattle Egret (though I gather 300+ have been seen in Somerset). Did catch up with the latter species where there's a pair in the Lea Valley.
ReplyDeletePleased to say Ravens are getting a toe hold now around London with regular sightings at Richmond Park & Rainham Marshes.
Hi Neil - it's really good to be able to watch the Ibis flock fly back and forth. Saw them at both ends of the day today. The Cattle Egrets are a long way away but regular as clockwork coming into roost, and quite distinctive in the way they flock. The two species are on the up, unlike the majority of other species in Exmouth. Great to hear from you as always. Matt
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